Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
proportionality	25	25
proportionally	25	25
proportionate	20	20
proportionated	22	22
proportionately	25	25
proportionates	21	21
proportionating	25	25
proportioned	20	20
proportioning	23	23
proportions	18	18
proposal	15	15
proposals	16	16
propose	13	13
proposed	15	15
proposer	14	14
proposers	15	15
proposes	14	14
proposing	18	18
propositi	15	15
proposition	18	18
propositional	21	21
propositions	19	19
propositus	17	17
propound	17	17
propounded	20	20